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Chapter News and Announcements
Announcements & Notes on Members
❑ The Cuddy Law Firm is pleased to announce that Alison Morris
has been named a Senior Attorney in the Westchester Office, a direct
result of Alison’s hard work and dedication to those with special needs.
Six years ago, Alison began working for the Cuddy Law Firm. Through
the years, Alison has become such a crucial part of our team and the
fabric of what our law firm is all about. Alison’s dedication is unmatched
and we are proud to call her our own. Alison’s practice includes
special education advocacy, assisting families behind the scenes and participating
at their children’s individualized education program (IEP) and 504 Plan meetings,
and she also assists clients in navigating the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
(OPWDD) system, including helping with OPWDD applications and ensuring
appropriate services are provided. She also provides trainings, including CLEs, on topics
of interest to both professionals and families on special education law, and she Co-
Chairs both the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Disability Rights and the
Westchester Women’s Bar Association’s Education Committee. Alison is also the very
proud and dedicated older sister of an individual with special needs, which is where her
passion and dedication to her practice and clients stems from.
Alison is also an Adjunct Professor at Pace Law School, teaching a course entitled
Law and Education. We congratulate Alison on her accomplishments and wish her
nothing but success.
❑ Prolific author Susan L. . Pollet
ollet, former WWBA President, has
published a book of short stories entitled, “Not So Surprise Endings,”
which is available on Amazon. This collection explores how, why, and
what happens when certain things end: What happens to the pastor
who speaks ill of his dead wife? What does paradise turn into when it
becomes something else? When do you know certain relationships
are over? What does an obsession with youth produce? What does
rudeness lead to? What happens when a Queen Bee misuses her
power and stings? Can a person obsessed with perfectionism overcome
it? Does your dog become a person to you, and how does that play out? Where
does being selfish lead to? Who can a spoiled child turn into as an adult? When
someone dies, do men and women grieve differently and does that matter in the end?
While these questions are not necessarily interrelated, the common bond is that
there are often consequences resulting from our behaviors and the actions of others,
which can lead to surprising, and not so surprising, endings.
Susan’s other titles, all available on Amazon, include: Grey Divorce: From Pain to
Peace; Women in Crisis: Stories From The Edge; Through Walter’s Lens; Lessons in
Survival: All About Amos (Available on Amazon #WritingCommunity); and Juliette
Rose’s Dream of Becoming. ◗
Employment Opportunity
The Valhalla office of the Cuddy Law Firm, PLLC is looking to grow our team with an
attorney to handle special education appeals in federal court including fee claims. The
candidate must have at least one year of litigation experience in federal court and have
experience drafting and filing federal court actions.
A strong candidate must possess quality writing and oral advocacy skills. The candidate
must have excellent organizational skills, be capable of navigating a fast-paced
environment, and managing a substantial caseload.
A demonstrated interest in and commitment to working with underserved families is
preferred.
There are also opportunities to work on administrative hearings and appeals focusing
on special education matters. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please email
resumes with a cover letter outlining experience to Adrienne Arkontaky, Esq. at
aarkontaky@cuddylawfirm.com. No calls please. ◗
Become a New
Member Today
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WWBA MEMBERSHIP TODAY
FOR THE PERIOD
JUNE 1, 2021 TO MAY 31, 2022.
RENEW NOW! DON’T WAIT!
WWBA Membership includes
membership to the Women’s Bar
Association of the State of New York
(WBASNY).
January 31, 2021 is the closing date in
order to count the WWBA members
towards our certification to WBASNY and
assure our number of delegates.
Renewing before this date will allow our
Westchester Chapter (WWBA) to continue
to be a strong presence in our statewide
organization (WBASNY) while you will
enjoy its many benefits, events,
newsletter and CLE programming.
Hélène Côté, Sherry A. Bishko,
Elisabeth Campos
It is easy to renew by going to the
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